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Belly Recruits Nas & The Weeknd For Post-Apocalyptic “Die For It” Music Video

Ahmad “Belly” Balshe is back with his latest body of work titled See You Next Wednesday. The Palestinian-Canadian rapper worked with a who’s who of acts for the album.

Young Thug, Moneybagg Yo, PnB Rock, Gunna, Nav, Big Sean, Lil Uzi Vert, and Benny the Butcher contributed to the project. Belly also recruited Hip Hop legend Nas and R&B megastar The Weekend as guests on the “Die For It” single.

An official music video for “Die For It” touched down on YouTube today (August 27). James Larese directed the post-apocalyptic-themed visuals which have garnered 3 million views since its premiere at midnight.

“This album is different, I brought artists into my universe. I promise you, I’m s####### on everything and everyone in my field. Have a good day,” stated Belly before See You Next Wednesday was released.

The album’s title pays homage to famed film director John Landis (Animal House, Coming to America) who often incorporated the ‘see you next Wednesday’ phrase in his work. Belly celebrated the arrival of his latest project by hosting a star-studded album release event at Tao LA.

In addition, Belly performed “Flowers” on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! late-night talk show. Before this, the XO/Roc Nation recording artist dropped the See You Next Wednesday videos for “Zero Love” featuring Moneybagg Yo, “Money On The Table” featuring Benny the Butcher, and “Better Believe” featuring the Weeknd & Young Thug.

Trippie Redd Talks Collaborating With Drake For Controversial “Betrayal” Song

Apparently, Drake’s verse on Trippie Redd’s “Betrayal” triggered Kanye West. Certain bars on the record seemed to be a representation of Drake publicly sharing his thoughts on his longtime frenemy.

“All these fools I’m beefing that I barely know. Forty-five, forty-four, let it go. Ye ain’t changing s### for me, it’s set in stone,” raps Drake on “Betrayal.” Those lyrics were supposedly the catalyst for Kanye West doxxing Drizzy’s address.

While the back-and-forth is taking place between Drake and Kanye West, 22-year-old Ohio rapper Trippie Redd is now somewhat involved too since it was his track that sparked the latest round in the beef. Redd spoke to Power 106 about the collaboration.

“I’ve just been chilling… enjoying all the energy. Just breathing it all in,” responded Trippie Redd when asked about the controversy connected to the song.

“Betrayal” now lives on Trippie Redd’s Trip at Knight. However, it did not appear on the album’s original tracklist when it dropped on August 20. “Betrayal” was added to the “Complete Expanded Edition” of the project the following day.

“Me and Drake, we be tapped into each other’s music a lot. He listens to my s###. I listen to his s###. Every time I see him drop something, I say something to him. Trying to let him know like, ‘This is crazy,'” Trippie Redd explained to Power 106’s DJ Carisma.

Trippie Redd’s Trip at Knight also includes features by SoFaygo, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, Ski Mask the Slump God, Polo G, Lil Durk, and Sada Baby. Posthumous contributions by Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion made it onto the 1400 Entertainment/10K Projects release too.

Trip at Knight is forecasted to open in the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 chart with 73,000 first-week units. Previously, Trippie Redd hit #1 on the weekly Billboard album rankings with 2019’s A Love Letter to You 4 commercial mixtape. He has five career Top 10 projects.

Drake is currently working on his Certified Lover Boy studio LP which has been delayed multiple times. Over the last several weeks, Kanye West presented his forthcoming Donda album at special listening events inside Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Chicago’s Soldier Field.

Not3s releases Debut Project “3 Th3 Album”

The project is a collection of 15 tracks and features the previously released “Boom Bam” with Young T & Bugsey and “One More Time” featuring AJ Tracey. Also featured on the LP are Avelino and Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage on “Bankroll.” 

The rapper from East London’s Hackney borough broke into the scene back in 2017 with the breakthrough track “Addison Lee.” The song was an instant viral hit and propelled the rapper to virtual overnight success.  

Announcing his debut album on Instagram last month Not3s said, “So many trials & tribulations I’ve had to deal with / overcome whether it’s publicly displayed or privately. The 3 Years it took making this debut of mine has been a hell of a journey to say the least and everytime I’ve thought in the worst ways or had hurt days I always remember that there’s actually people in the world that genuinely love and respect what I do. That’s one of the main reason the wheels ain’t stopping.” 

He added “Music is My Life and it’s been that way since I could talk. I could say a lot and clear up a lot early on but my album took over whilst bs was going on and the album will explain everything clearly. If you wanna understand anything about 3 or what’s been happening in the last 3 years since I dropped a project… 3 Th3 Album Tells the Tale.” 

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The rapper appeared on the GRM channel to make his highly-anticipated debut “Daily Duppy” freestyle, a rite of passage for all UK rappers.  

Read “How Not3s Became one of the Biggest in the Scene” to find out more about the rising talent and check out “Seven of Not3s’ Hardest Hidden Gems” to hear more from him.  

OutKast’s ‘ATLiens’ To Be Presented As An Interactive Video Game

Today (August 27), marks the 25th anniversary of OutKast releasing ATLiens. The Atlanta-based duo’s second studio LP came out in 1996 to critical acclaim.

A special digital and vinyl release of ATLiens (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) arrived on Friday. This expanded version of the album, mixed in Hi-Res 24bit sound, includes fourteen previously unreleased instrumental tracks.

In addition, Legacy Recordings and Certified commemorated the occasion with an official animated music video for “Two Dope Boyz (In A Cadillac).” The Organized Noize-produced song was first released as a track on ATLiens.

According to Legacy Recordings, a 25th-anniversary interactive ATLiens video game is in the works as well. The game, which works on mobile and desktop browsers and integrates with Apple Music and Spotify, was produced by the London-based digital agency F That.

Fans will have the opportunity to play the ATLiens game as André 3000 or Big Boi. Avatar versions of the OutKast members battle aliens in Atlanta. The goal is to collect as many vinyl discs as quickly as possible in order to score points.

Plus, Organized Noize is scheduled to host a live stream presentation on IG Live and Volume.com with all members of the production team at The Dungeon on August 30. The event will include Brandon Butler of Butter.ATL and Hip Hop and Urban studies scholar Dr. Joycelyn Wilson.

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André “3000” Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton joined forces as OutKast while attending Georgia’s Tri-Cities High School. The southerners went on to release their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in 1994. ATLiens arrived two years later.

OutKast eventually became one of the most acclaimed music acts of all time. 2003’s Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is only the second Hip Hop project to win the Grammy Award for Album Of The Year. André 3000 and Big Boi also scored three #1 Hot 100 hits in the early 2000s.

All six OutKast studio LPs were released via LaFace Records, a now-defunct unit of Sony Music Entertainment. Legacy Recordings is the catalog division of SME. Certified is the digital platform that celebrates Sony Music Entertainment’s R&B and Hip Hop discographies.

Westside Gunn Drops Side A of “HWH” Project “Sincerely Adolf”

After teasing the project for months, Westside Gunn has finally dropped the first volume of “Sincerely Adolf”—the eighth installment of his “Hitler Wears Hermès” series.   

Hints that it was on the way began almost a year ago back in October 2020 when Gunn shared what was thought to be the project’s official cover art. He also suggested it may be the last chapter in the “Hitler Wears Hermès” series.  

The teasing continued until this month when anticipation for the project rose to an all-time high. Two weeks ago, the Fly God took to Instagram to address those waiting saying, “Well L.A. I’m back ALREADY!!!! u know what season it is… I’m staying here until the album completely mixed and mastered, don’t bother me unless it’s an important I gotta album to finish that drops next week”  

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A couple of days later on August 16 came the announcement, “Y’all might be mad at me, y’all might not but you know I’m ALL for the Culture, matter of fakt I am the Culture but I’m still making music.” 

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He continued the update saying, “I’m on track 25 right now I just landed back in PhX I’m going straight to the studio, so if the album don’t drop Fri. Just know this it’ll drop soon after bc I’ll still have to mix and master the new records, I promise u nothing is holding it back I’m just still working, this is the last one I have to make it special… I love u All!!!! #FLYGOD #GXFR #CULTURE #HWH8” 

Last night, the Buffalo native finally confirmed that side A of “Sincerely Adolf” would be out at midnight.

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The project has 13 tracks and includes features by Lil Wayne, Boldly James, Jadakiss, A.A. Rashid, and Griselda stablemates, Conway the Machine and Benny the Butcher. Side B is expected to arrive next Friday. 

Gunn also made an appearance at Kanye West’s “DONDA” listening event in Chicago last night. The pair performed their track together, “Keep My Spirit Alive” which also features Conway the Machine, and KayCyy.  

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Megan Thee Stallion Jumps On BTS’s “Butter (Remix)”

Megan Thee Stallion had to engage in a legal fight with the 1501 Certified Entertainment record label in order to ensure BTS’s “Butter (Remix)” would see the light of day. The Hip Hop/K-Pop crossover was able to land this week.

Korean boy band BTS dropped “Butter (Remix)” featuring Megan Thee Stallion on Friday morning. #BUTTERTHEEREMIX became one of the top trending topics on Twitter after the song arrived on DSPs.

According to reports, 1501 Certified attempted to block Megan Thee Stallion from appearing on the new version of BTS’s single. Megan was forced to file an emergency temporary restraining order to get permission to drop the song.

A Texas judge ruled, “[1501 Certified Entertainment] have recently engaged and will continue to engage in conduct preventing the release of her new music, which would irreparably damage her goodwill, reputation, and overall music career and infringes on her rights to self-expression through her music.” 

“Y’all don’t even understand how excited I am🧈🧈🧈🔥🔥🔥😭😭😭,” tweeted Megan Thee Stallion on Wednesday. “Butter (Remix)” comes after the Roc Nation-backed rapper scored a Top 20 hit this year with her “Thot S###” single.

Megan The Stallion also reached the Hot 100 chart’s Top 20 region in 2021 by appearing on “Beautiful Mistakes” with Maroon 5. The self-described Hot Girl Coach peaked at #2 by contributing to Ariana Grande’s “34+35 (Remix).”

The original “Butter” has already spent nine weeks at #1 on the Hot 100. It currently sits at #8 after remaining on the Billboard tally for 13 weeks so far. BTS has five total Number Ones in just two years.

Kendrick Lamar Returns In Baby Keem’s “Family Ties” Music Video

Kendrick Lamar has officially returned to the music scene. The West Coaster is featured on his cousin Baby Keem’s latest single “Family Ties” off the rapper’s forthcoming The Melodic Blue album.

Baby Keem teased the collaboration was coming with an Instagram post earlier in the week. “Family Ties” then arrived on Friday with a Dave Free-directed music video.

Since premiering on YouTube at midnight, Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar’s “Family Ties” is already trending on the platform. R&B songstress Normani made a cameo in the visuals.

Kendrick Lamar’s appearance on the track gained a lot of attention online. Many listeners were especially interested in the Pulitzer Prize winner opening his part of the song by saying, “Smoking on your top five tonight.”

Baby Keem is connected to pgLang, the “service company” founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. There is still very little public information about the brand.

“They handle a lot of aspects creatively and management-wise and things like that for me,” Keem stated in June.  “We work as a team to contribute to each others’ goals and things like that.”

Baby Keem, along with other artists such as Ryan Destiny and Brent Faiyaz, was featured in a Calvin Klein campaign. That 7 video series was produced by pgLang and directed by Dave Free.

With an assist from Kendrick Lamar, “Family Ties” will serve as an introduction of Baby Keem for some rap fans. This is the first time Lamar has appeared on a single since hopping on Busta Rhymes’ “Look Over Your Shoulder” in 2020.

Kendrick Lamar dropped his most recent studio album in 2017. Damn was met with critical acclaim, and the 3x-Platinum studio LP has spent over four years on the Billboard 200 chart.

Baby Keem earned a Platinum plaque for his 2019 record “Orange Soda” off the Die for My B*tch mixtape. The California representative also released The Sound of Bad Habit mixtape in 2018. He presented “Durag Activity” with Travis Scott in April.

Kanye Set On Fire in Dramatic “DONDA’ Finale, Brings Kim Out in a Wedding Dress

The third and maybe final, who knows at this point, listening event for Kanye West’s “DONDA” album has come to an end. Ye being Ye, the ending was of course characteristically dramatic.  

The show at Soldier Field stadium, Chicago, was a typical Kanye headline-grabber with appearances from DaBaby and Marilyn Manson, who are caught up in their own public controversies. DaBaby for his highly-publicized homophobic remarks made at Rolling Loud and the antics that followed. Manson is currently under investigation for domestic abuse, sexual assault, and various other charges filed against him by numerous women. 

Fans were outraged at the apparent replacement of Jay-Z with DaBaby on the track “Jail” after the pair seemingly reconciled. Also causing some waves was the omission of long-time friend and collaborator Kid Cudi from the song “Moon.”  

The “stage” set in the center of the stadium, was a replica of Kanye’s childhood home where he lived for eight years with his mother, Dr. Donda West who is the inspiration behind the album. Atop the house was a flaming cross. Kanye and his guests, including DaBaby and Marilyn Manson as well as Travis Scott and Jamaican dancehall artist, Shenseea, danced along on the porch of the house to the tracks blasting from the stadium speakers.  

Griselda’s Westside Gunn also made an appearance, performing with Kanye. He and fellow Griselda rapper, Conway the Machine appear on “DONDA” on the track ‘Keep My Spirit Alive.’

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The show ended with the spectacle of Ye emerging from the house, walking down the steps and around the front yard, all while set on fire!  

And if that wasn’t show-stopping enough, minutes later Kim Kardashian made an appearance. Not to be outdone by Ye’s suit of fire, Kim rocked up in a wedding dress! Face covered in a full-length veil, she walked through the stadium to West, the lights cutting off as she approached.  

The pair then walked off stage, hand in hand.

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Earlier this week, Kanye filed to change his name from Kanye Omari West to his stage name, Ye. Kim filed for divorce back in February this year and sources say she and her children will be keeping the West name.  

Kanye Brings out DaBaby and Marilyn Manson, Replaces Jay-Z and Kid Cudi Verses

Kanye West hosted his third “DONDA” listening event last night at Soldier Field and surprised fans with controversial appearances from Marilyn Manson and DaBaby. 

The event kicked off a report two to three hours late with fans waiting in the packed stadium. A replica of Kanye’s childhood home, topped with a flaming cross took center stage where the star would eventually perform. 

Ye opened the event with the track “Jail,” showcased at his first listening event, the song reveals he had reconciled with Jay-Z. Jay featured on the track with a verse addressing Kanye’s political stance and antics over the past few years. This time, however, there was no Jay-Z, and in his place was a verse from DaBaby! 

DaBaby’s inclusion on the song is a controversial one, the rapper hasn’t been out of the headlines since making homophobic comments at Rolling Loud. Not only was DaBaby on the song, but he joined Ye on stage to perform it! 

As if that move wasn’t risky enough, Kanye courted further headlines with Marilyn Manson also appearing on stage. The rocker is embroiled in his own public controversy as he is currently under investigation for domestic violence and is being sued by a number of women for sexual assault.  

While DaBaby appeared on a track with West, Marilyn’s presence is puzzling. There was seemingly no reason for him to be part of the show. Also seen “on stage” with Kanye were Travis Scott and Jamaican dancehall artist Shenseea. Once again, Kanye did not actually perform the tracks, he danced along to the album as he did at the other listening parties.  

Fans from inside the stadium are reporting that Kid Cudi has been left off the track “Moon”. The original track debuted at the first listening event and featured long-time collaborator Kudi and Don Tolliver.  

The “DONDA” album was supposed to drop after the listening event however, Apple Music is now showing September 3 as the release date.  

Outkast – “Two Dope Boyz” (In a Cadillac) (Animated Music Video)

In the case of Outkast its never too late to deliver a music video for this all-time southern street classic. Check it out as we get an animated video for Outkast’s “Two Dope Boyz.”

Dez Pave Impresses Fans With His New Project “Another Gamble”

Staten Island, New York native, Dez Pave grew up in the Richmond Terrance housing projects of New Brighton. Around him was an environment influenced by street temptations and harsh realities, but he never turned his back on where he came from. His dreams of being an artist with a cause began in his days at Ralph R. McKee high school recording songs with friends after class. His artform manifested into a style of rapping that stood out in the industry of watered-down lyricism and unrefined skills. 

Over time, Dez Pave’s worth ethic and ear-capturing talent gained recognition from the hip hop fanbase. His presence only grew in stature with the release of his albums “LifeLinez,” “Life Ain’t Fair” and “Live 4 2day” under his self-launched and owned Hommy Entertainment record label in 2017, 2018, and 2019, respectively. Dez Pave was given his flowers, showered with compliments and respect for his body of work, but he never lost his humility and purpose to the fame. Juggling family and career, Dez Pave developed through criticism while still maintaining his eyes on the prize, to use his music to leave a legacy that positively impacts the world.

Music to him is a way to connect with fans and open their minds to a musical experience that impresses on them for a lifetime. With so many years ahead still in his career, he’s already creating history as a dope artist that never lost himself but changed the lives of others through his music. Building upon his already solid legacy, Dez Pave has released another masterpiece in a time where the world is in need of music to take their minds off the chaos occurring. “Another Gamble” has been labeled by many as his most extensive project thus far, mixing crisp production and varying genres with a depth of range spanning topics like balling, chasing your dreams, money, marriages, and friendships among others. The diversity of his craft almost seems effortless with turn-up tracks like “V.I.P.” to the fluid stories told on “Back To The Streets.” Dez Pave has delivered to fans music to capture every aspect of their lives with “Another Gamble.”

Dez Pave has made New York proud, and it’s only the beginning. Dez Pave aims to overthrow the ones at the top stopping the dreams of artists deserving a shot. His growing record label will be the force that takes over and brings change. Currently, he’s rumored to be back in his zone creating another body of work to continue his path to greatness. Follow him online and be sure to check out his catalog of music, including his new project “Another Gamble.”

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Spike Lee Re-Editing “Truther” Episode Of 9/11 Documentary After Conspiracy Controversy

Spike Lee is re-editing the final episode of his “NYC Epicenters: 9/11-2021½” docuseries after being asked why he included the views of conspiracy theorists in the segment.

The episode has not yet aired, but media members who saw the original cut, including a The New York Times writer who interviewed the Oscar-winning director, had concerns about the dubious claims put forth by so-called “truthers”.

While Lee told The New York Times he shares some of the same doubts as the conspiracy group Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth -such as the idea that jet fuel alone was not enough to cause the collapse of the World Trade Center towers – he has decided to re-edit the episode.

“I’m Back In The Editing Room And Looking At The Eighth And Final Chapter Of ‘NYC EPICENTERS 9/11-2021½.’ I Respectfully Ask You To Hold Your Judgment Until You See The FINAL CUT,” Lee said in a statement sent to Variety by HBO bosses on Wednesday (25Aug21).

The eight-part docuseries, which premiered on U.S. cable network HBO on Sunday, features more than 200 interviews conducted by the “Do the Right Thing” filmmaker, with eyewitnesses to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, including first responders, politicians and journalists.

The re-edited two-hour final episode will air on September 11, the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Kyle Stemberger, The 21-Year-Old Producer Working With The Industry’s Biggest Stars

Growing up in the small town Griffin, in Georgia, Kyle Stemberger idolized new wave Atlanta producers like Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, and Southside among others. Their beats created the unique sound for artists like Future, Young Thug, and The Migos that fans grew to love. Kyle Stemberger was a genius producer, and it became evident to the industry as his work gained popularity. Self-teaching himself the piano at the age of 6, he was a natural musician. His fascination pushed him to learn the guitar, which can be heard being played by him in many of his productions. His melodically infused music has become a delight for fans of his work and the artists he produces for.

With rising notoriety, Kyle Stemberger worked on groundbreaking tracks. His production credits include Bad Bunny’s song, “Ronca Freestyle” off his 3x platinum and Billboard Latin #1 album “LAS QUE NO IBAN A SALIR.” He also produced the platinum singles “How I Move” by Flipp Dinero featuring Lil Baby and “Be Honest” by Jorja Smith and Burna Boy along with Lil Wayne’s ESPN collaboration, “Playoff.” 

On top of his star-studded list of production credits, his most recent accolade comes from Tory Lanez’ “BDay” off his recent “We Outside” EP which he co-produced with fellow producer, Hayes. Kyle Stemberger’s brilliance as a producer has won him a publishing deal with Prescription Songs, based in LA. Currently, his residence is also located in LA, where he continues to create chart-topping music. 

Kyle Stemberger is on pace to be memorialized beside legends like Max Martin, Quincy Jones, and Rick Rubin. Follow his socials to stay up to date on his projects to come.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Comes Back To Life In Fortnite

Black History will come alive for the gaming world, as PlayStation reports that Fortnite will be creating a totally immersive edutainment experience for players that center around The Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

Created by members of the Fortnite Creative Community, ChaseJackman, GQUanoe, XWDFr, and YU7A, and produced by TIME Studios, the project is called March Through Time.

According to the video, March Through Time is a virtual museum, with a series of photos and videos from the day, highlighting King’s speech but also the many people that supported the vision of that historic day of social justice.

While playing, participants will go back into time, almost 80 years to Washington D.C. 1963 (creatively called D.C. 63), to learn lessons of social equity, freedom, segregation, Jim Crow, racism, civil rights, and the core philosophy of the Morehouse graduate.

Players will also get to travel the same journey those who actually attended the original march did, traversing across the Lincoln Memorial and the United States National Mall.

Because it is an interactive experience, players will be able to complete “quests” and learning challenges with each other. The goal is to promote one common theme in Dr. King’s transformative sermon that communicates that we move forward when we work together.

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, who was introduced as the “Moral Leader of Our Nation,” delivered the speech on August 28, 1963, in what was officially called the “March on Washington.”

Kanye West Made A Fortune Off Unreleased “Donda” Album

The unreleased Donda, as a project, has made more money for Kanye West than some rapper’s actual chart-topping albums.

Reports are now saying that Yeezy has made an estimated $10 million with the pre-roll out of the LP named after his mother, and that has happened without one stream of one of its songs.

He’s been making money off of selling tickets to the listening parties, the livestream deals that he struck up to air the events and merchandise connected to the album.

Billboard says that the mogul filled the Mercedes-Benz with 42,000 fans and charged them $25 to $100 per ticket.

He made approximately from those attending who went deep in their pockets to spend $7 million for in-person merchandise sales from the event.

The project is even making history. Apple Music’s livestream records were broken when 5.4 million viewers tuned in to see the icon play songs from the upcoming and highly anticipated album, Donda.

Billboard estimated that the actual listening parties grossed between $1.5 million to $2.7 million each.

The energy generated around the Donda events, like the Verzuz competitions, pushed fans to stream all of the “Gold Digger” artist’s music.

According to MRC Data, his U.S. music streams were bumped up almost 40% over the last month (July 19 to August 9) as a result of his elite promo game.

A game that no one does better than Ye and that makes him just even more valuable as an influencer and businessman.

One exec who works in brand marketing said, “An A-level artist like Kanye could demand a multi-million dollar deal or a guaranteed marketing spend to promote the spot.”

“It’s either about generating revenue to help support the album release, or to cover expenses,” the marketing pro continued. “But a lot of people don’t realize that A-levels artists will do deals for very little money if there’s a massive marketing commitment. It’s not always about the dollar, it’s about the promotion.”

Drake might be wrong.

Kanye might have a whole other plan that has nothing to do with him. He might just be playing the fans, using you as a tool to taunt and keep the conversation going, all the way to the bank.

Teyana Taylor Recovering From Emergency Surgery After Finding Lumps In Her Breasts

Teyana Taylor is recovering after having emergency surgery following the discovery of lumps in her breasts.

The singer and actress’ health scare is covered in the latest episode of her E! reality series “We Got Love Teyana & Iman,” as she’s seen having a biopsy conducted on her “dense” breast tissue, with the samples sent to be analyzed.

“I just want this to be the last time I go through this,” Teyana explained. “Cancer runs through my family, so it’s a scary thing both for me and Iman (Shumpert, Teyana’s husband).”

Luckily everything came back clear, but Teyana admitted she was going to struggle not picking up her daughters, five-year-old Junie and 11-month-old Rue, after being advised to avoid any lifting for the next six weeks.

Following the surgery in Miami, Teyana returned home to Atlanta, where she was greeted by her eldest child, who had made her a card and got her a bunch of flowers.

“Oh my gosh, it’s so great to see them right now because honestly this week in Miami has been very, very emotional for me because it’s very seldom that we’re apart,” Teyana said. “Junie is so loving and caring.”

But Rue struggled to understand why her mom wasn’t picking her up, as Teyana explained: “Rue don’t understand what’s going on. She’s like, ‘Pick me up, hello, what are you doing?’ I can’t do any tight hugs. I don’t even know if I’m going to last six weeks.”

Later in the episode, Teyana reflected on the surgery, as she said: “I accept every single body scar, everything that comes with mommy-hood, but the changes physically, mentally, emotionally, it’s crazy. As mommies, we really are super-women.”

“It’s been a rough year for me, but I feel like I, like, overcome it and I did a great job of balancing everything, trying to be mommy, trying to be wife, trying to be an entrepreneur and everything else I have going on. I just want to enjoy this moment and try not to think of the negative.”

Jane Doe Claims R. Kelly Forced Them To Write Blackmail Letters

R. Kelly allegedly forced his live-in girlfriends to write fake blackmail letters that he could use if accused of sexual abuse, a witness testified in court on Wednesday.

The witness, known only as Jane Doe during the trial in Brooklyn, New York, read out parts of the letter she had allegedly been forced to write by the singer.

In the letter, she told Kelly that if he tried to break up with her “I’m going to tell everyone you raped me. I’m going to say you raped me since I was a minor.”

The letter also included a claim that “she would spank herself really hard” – to leave bruises, which she could use as “proof” that he’d beaten her.

When questioned about the letters by the defense team, Doe said that the abuse was very real, and the letters were an idea by Kelly “to protect him in a trial like this from very serious charges”.

“The defendant would tell us exactly what to say,” Doe added.

In her opening remarks at the ongoing federal trial, Assistant U.S. Attorney Maria Cruz Melendez said: “As insurance and a way to make sure these women wouldn’t talk, (Kelly) created and collected collateral. He made them create embarrassing videos and false letters. He kept it in his back pocket in case anyone tried to accuse him of anything.”

Another witness claimed R. Kelly freaked out and docked his pay $1,500 when it was revealed that a male would be their tour guide during a trip to Disney World.

In another instance, everyone was fined because someone ate the singer’s donuts.

R. Kelly was arrested over two years ago and has pleaded not guilty to the sex trafficking charges. If found guilty on all counts, he faces up to life in prison.

Lil Nas X Becomes Top Executive At Taco Bell With New Job

Despite many naysayers, Lil Nas X is on top of the world.

His music hits the top of the charts whenever he drops. When he decides to go on social media, he always creates a stir. And when it comes to self-expression and representation, he has makes a huge impact on society.

At least that is what Taco Bell believes.

The New York Daily News is reporting that the fast-food giant has appointed the Georgia native (and the company’s former employee) as its first Chief Impact Officer.

The “Montero” artist took to his social media to co-sign the business decision. He tweeted, “life has come full circle, i officially work at taco bell again.”

The social team at Taco Bell immediately hopped into his comments with the very coy flex, “You dropped this in the break room.”

The team posted a cool graphic that simulated a business card, signifying that this indeed is official taco biz.

One of the jobs the chart-topper has on his plate is to inspire fans to check out the returning breakfast menu.

Like McDonald’s did with Travis Scott and Saweetie, the commercial Mexican food hotspot will do cross-promotions with Lil Nas X’s upcoming album Montero and even a few personalized menu items.

Taco Bell CEO Mark King said of the new hire, “Lil Nas X knows the job, the experience and the culture Taco Bell creates for its fans — including its people.”

That is correct. Just five years ago … before his hit song “Old Town Road” took the world by storm, he worked in one of the Atlanta area franchises.

Rapper Gushy Bursts Onto The Scene With Catchy New Single “Cheeky Spending”

The music industry is becoming highly competitive for new artists. With the advent of social media, the music industry has become more challenging but open to new talent. The pandemic lockdown has further fuelled the popularity of social media, which gives budding artists a way to attract an audience. Gushy, a unique music talent, has explored this opportunity to earn his audience on social media and is emerging as a promising star. 

Before stepping into the music industry, Gushy was just another music lover. He loved listening to U.K raps and could be lost in his thoughts for hours. The lyrics often made him think. Gushy has always been a dreamer and that’s what separates him from other artists. He realized that the subjects of most of his favorite artists were similar. They talk about money, love, addiction, struggle, etc., and that is what makes their songs alike. He noticed that despite the similar topics, the songs resonate among the audience and gain huge popularity. This is what helped him discover the subjects of his song. 

Since the beginning of his journey into the music industry, Gushy wanted to be unique. Even though he decided to focus on similar topics like romance, wealth, addiction, obsession, etc. he wanted to create a signature style. He began working on his craft and soon managed to separate himself from the crowd. 

Gushy’s raps are unique in their tone that combines with notes of rap with a smooth flow of lyrics which is unlike the aggression that people often relate to raps. He recently released his single “Cheeky Spending”, which is charting higher on every social media platform. The song was released on the YouTube platform “GRM daily”. Within a few months, it has garnered thousands of views. This is quite an accomplishment for a musician who is a newbie to the industry. 

“Cheeky Spending” is directed by JFX and features Gushy in his signature looks. True to its title, the song speaks about the cheeky expenses that people are becoming obsessed with. From luxury cars to branded clothes and accessories, the show-offs are on a whole new level and they do not understand how superficial they are. In an attempt to look rich, people run after things that make them look classy without realizing their true worth as human beings. 

The video is shot in posh locations featuring skyscrapers and Rolls Romance. The classy backdrops complement the theme of the song. It has a dark undertone that hints at the fake trend of cheeky spending that we blindly follow. From expensive gifts to high-end cars, life seems to revolve around brands for us. It’s all about money and luxury now. With this message, Gushy has managed to connect with the audiences who loved the song for its unique appeal and fresh notes that break the conventional style of rapping. 

After the release of “Cheeky Spendings”, Gushy received a series of offers from big names in the music industry. He is interested in working with some of them. His fans will soon come to know about his upcoming projects on his Instagram account. Gushy has already chosen to be a part of the Wireless Festival. With his career gradually scaling up, he hopes his hard work will turn his dreams into reality.